Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) executed a significant crackdown on internet fraud on Friday, May 31, 2024, leading to the arrest of 40 individuals suspected of engaging in fraudulent online activities in various parts of Abuja.
The operation, carried out with precision, saw 18 suspects apprehended in the Dawaki axis, while the remaining 22 individuals were taken into custody at multiple other locations throughout the capital city. This coordinated effort was the result of credible intelligence gathered by the EFCC regarding the suspects’ involvement in illicit internet activities.
During the arrests, the EFCC seized a substantial amount of evidence from the suspects, including 23 mobile phones, 4 laptops, and 4 vehicles, all believed to be instruments or proceeds of the fraudulent operations.
The EFCC has indicated that these individuals will face charges in court as soon as the ongoing investigations are concluded. The agency remains committed to thoroughly probing the suspects’ activities to build strong cases against them and bring them to justice.
This operation underscores the EFCC’s relentless efforts to combat internet fraud and other financial crimes, reinforcing its mandate to safeguard the economic and financial integrity of Nigeria. The commission continues to urge the public to provide timely and accurate information to help in the fight against such crimes.
